Researchers discover glaucoma and chronic kidney disease have more in common than what meets the eye
[ad_1] A team of investigators from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) has found that there is a bidirectional association between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and glaucoma. This is possibly due to underlying common risk factors such as diabetes and hypertension. CKD involves the gradual loss…
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Children with vision impairment more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety
[ad_1] A study by Orbis International found that children with myopia experienced significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety than their peers without vision impairment. In addition, findings indicated that surgery to correct strabismus significantly improved symptoms of depression and anxiety in children. The study, which was published in the peer-reviewed journal Ophthalmology, builds our understanding…
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Therapeutic options can treat meibomian gland dysfunction
[ad_1] By Doina Gherghel, MD, PhD, MEd; Jeffrey Gemi, MD; Gustavo De Moraes, MD, PhD, MPH Although the existence of the meibomian glands (MGs) was first recognized in 200 AD by Galen,1 their obstructive pathology was only first mentioned in 1977 by McCulley and Sciallis2 and named meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) by Korb and Henriquez…
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Investigators uncover link between eye health, diet and lifespan
[ad_1] A team of investigators at the Buck Institute have unveiled a link between eye health, diet, circadian rhythms and lifespan in Drosophila. According to a news release from Buck Institute, the study was published in a recent issue of Nature.1 The news release noted that previous studies have shown in humans that there is…
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Australian scientists conduct stem cell research unveiling a detailed genetic roadmap of glaucoma
[ad_1] Stem cell research that has unveiled a detailed genetic roadmap of glaucoma – the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness – will help scientists develop new drugs to combat the disease by identifying potential target areas to stall or reverse vision loss. The research, one of the largest and most detailed stem cell modelling…
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NIH researchers discover new genetic eye disease
[ad_1] A new disease that affects the macula has been identified by a team of researchers from the National Eye Institute (NEI). According to a National Institutes of Health news release, scientists have reported their findings on the novel macular dystrophy, which is yet to be named, in JAMA Ophthalmology.1 NEI is part of the…
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Investigators unlocking mysteries of cell-based therapies
[ad_1] For some time, cell-based therapies have been viewed as an alternative treatment option for patients with a range of diseases caused by tissue failure, including corneal blindness. These therapies have shown great promise in theory, but when put into practice have offered limited clinical success in many applications due to low cell viability after…
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A surprise in the eye: long-lived T cells patrol the cornea
Live-cell imaging of the eye’s transparent cornea has revealed a surprising resident — specialized immune cells that circle the tissue, ready to attack pathogens. READ FULL ARTICLE HERE.
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Smartphone gaming induces dry eye symptoms and reduces blinking in school-aged children
Smartphone use by children is rising rapidly, but its ocular surface impact is unknown. This study examined the effect of smartphone use on blinking, symptoms, and tear function in children. READ FULL STUDY HERE.
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